How Robotic Surgery Works to Reconstruct Parts of Your Spine

Back pain impacts countless people across the globe. Fortunately, medical researchers have made strides to alleviate it. Specifically, they’ve made significant advancements when it comes to surgical techniques.

Now, using leading-edge techniques, like robotic surgery and minimally invasive protocols, Patrick S Hill, MD, can perform the spine surgery you need with less risk and less recovery time. In fact, if you live with persistent back pain, don’t hesitate to visit Dr. Hill at our office in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California. He can recommend the best course of action to alleviate your back pain, exploring your options from conservative treatments like physical therapy to robotic spine surgery.

If Dr. Hill recommends the latter, this guide can help you know what to expect.

How robotic surgery works

Robotic surgery is an additional specialization Dr. Hill applies to his minimally invasive spine surgeries. During a minimally invasive procedure, he performs the spinal correction you need through tiny incisions.

To ensure the highest level of precision, Dr. Hill uses robotic surgical tools. Specifically, he employs the ExcelsiusGPS® and MAZOR X STEALTH EDITION™ systems. He controls the movement of these robotic surgical arms through the tiny incision to address common back pain causes like:

Deformities
Disc disease
Vertebral fracture
Spinal stenosis
Tumors

The robotic arms Dr. Hill uses give him more flexibility and accuracy as he works to reconstruct the parts of your spine or remove problems, like tumor growths.

What to expect during your robotic spine surgery

Before your procedure, Dr. Hill explains the procedure in detail. Generally, he uses the robotic arms to repair or replace tissues in and around your spine, guided by a specialized scope.

With a procedure that’s both minimally invasive and robotically controlled, you get notable benefits. Specifically, the pros of robotic spine surgery include:

Less blood loss
Lowered risk of infection
Shorter recovery time
Less discomfort as you heal
Smaller scars

Far too many people live with ongoing back pain because they think surgery is too risky. But with expertise in leading-edge techniques, Dr. Hill can perform your reconstructive spine surgery through tiny incisions with robotic precision, shrinking your chances of complications and shortening your recovery time.

If you live with back pain that just won’t go away, talk with Dr. Hill. He works with you to find the best path to a pain-free life. And if that means surgery, you can rest easy knowing you’re in expert hands — and highly precise robotic arms. To get started, call our office or schedule your appointment online today.